ngò rí
[ŋɔ˨˩ zi˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Coriander, cilantro — the Southern word; Northerners say rau mùi.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Rau thơm lá nhỏ — từ miền Nam; ngoài Bắc nói rau mùi.
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
Examples
Bỏ chút ngò rí lên tô hủ tiếu cho thơm.A little cilantro on the hủ tiếu makes it fragrant.
Editorial example (illustrative, not a corpus attestation)
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “ngò rí” mean?
Coriander, cilantro — the Southern word; Northerners say rau mùi.
Is “ngò rí” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“rau mùi” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.